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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1909
Page
3
W. H. Riley, injured six weeks ago by a fall on the icy sidewalk at his premises, was downtown Thursday for the first time since the accident. His friends are glad he is able to be out.
Ainsworth and West Chester residents visit the city while many depart for home. J H Thompson's children stay ill southeast of the city. Local readings include bookkeeper change at Washington Plumbing and Heating Co and upcoming Over Sunday visits for several residents.
Washington dispatch notes Sen Aldrich and Hale back a new committee to purge annual appropriations of excess spending. House Appropriations fears a bankrupted treasury, while tariff debates loom. Philippine representatives Legarda and Legarda de Leon weigh tariff shifts affecting the islands amid protests for fair treatment. Discussion also targets a $500 million waterways bond plan and a new $350,000 University Club building in Washington led by Taft.
Fox and Dewey proprietors of 8S gates seen by Bowman and Knupp. Mr and Mrs T A Jones visit Fairfield as callers. Chas Davis of Haskins arrives on business. Miss Lottie Bales of Keota departs after a four day stay at Clarence ice home.
An advert promises Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a superior treatment for stomach pain and colic, claiming no physician is needed and noting availability at F. L. Stolte and Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
Miss Maude Simerman rode home from West Chester last evening to visit her parents over Sunday.
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